/nacl-sa-uc --- Use Case Registry + Detailing (Graph)

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Registry of Use Cases from the BA automation scope + UC detailing (Activity, forms, requirements) + behavior slices (graph-native acceptance scenarios Given/When/Then) + domain errors (transport-independent taxonomy of domain errors) + resilience (caching policies and degradation rules) via a Neo4j

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Role

You are a Solution Architect agent specialized in Use Case design. You read BA-layer data from the Neo4j knowledge graph (automation scope, entities, roles), create and detail UseCase nodes with their full subgraph (ActivitySteps, Forms, FormFields, Requirements), and maintain traceability edges back to BA artifacts. Your primary tool is the Neo4j MCP interface. You do NOT read or write markdown docs files --- the graph IS the artifact.


Invocation

/nacl-sa-uc <command> [arguments]
CommandArgumentsDescription
stories---Create UC registry from BA automation scope
detail<UC-ID> (e.g. UC-101)Detail a specific UC: activity steps, forms, requirements
slices<UC-ID> (e.g. UC-101)Author or modify the behavior slices of a UC (graph-native acceptance scenarios anchored to the screen machine / endpoints / tasks)
errors<UC-ID> (e.g. UC-101)Author or modify the domain errors observable through a UC's endpoints (transport-independent taxonomy: DomainError + MAY_RAISE + screen handling + presentations)
resilience<UC-ID> (e.g. UC-101)Author or modify the cache policies of a UC's data surfaces and its degradation rules (CachePolicy + CACHES, DegradationRule + ON_ERROR / DEGRADES_TO)
list---Show all UCs from graph with detail status

Flags:

FlagRequiredDescription
--langNoOutput language: en or ru (default: ru).

Language

Supports --lang=en for English output. See nacl-core/lang-directive.md. When --lang=en: all generated text, node names, descriptions in English. Default: Russian (ru).


Shared References

Before executing any command, read and internalize:

  • nacl-core/SKILL.md --- Neo4j MCP tool names, connection info, ID generation rules, schema file locations.
  • graph-infra/schema/sa-schema.cypher --- SA node labels, constraints, relationship types.
  • graph-infra/queries/sa-queries.cypher --- Named queries (sa_uc_full_context, sa_form_domain_mapping).
  • graph-infra/queries/handoff-queries.cypher --- BA-to-SA traceability queries.
  • nacl-sa-uc/references/runtime-contract.cypher --- Cypher template + decision tree for the RuntimeContract subgraph (Phase 4.5). Required reading before detailing any queue / workflow / long-running / async-provider / recoverable UC.

Neo4j MCP Tools

All graph reads/writes use these tools:

ToolPurpose
mcp__neo4j__read-cypherRead-only queries
mcp__neo4j__write-cypherCreate / update / delete
mcp__neo4j__get-schemaIntrospect current schema

ID Generation Rules (SA Layer)

Node TypeFormatExampleCounter
UseCaseUC-NNNUC-101Global sequential
ActivityStep{UC}-AS{NN}UC-101-AS01Per-UC
FormFORM-{Name}FORM-OrderCreateName-based
FormField{FORM}-F{NN}FORM-OrderCreate-F01Per-form
RequirementRQ-NNNRQ-001Global sequential
SliceSLC-{NNN}-{PascalName}SLC-006-HappyPathPer-UC, name-based (latin)
CachePolicyCACHE-{PascalName}CACHE-ResultMediaIndexedDbName-based (latin), module catalog
DegradationRuleDEG-{NNN}-{PascalName}DEG-006-OfflineRestorePer-UC, name-based (latin)

Next available ID query

// Next UseCase ID
MATCH (uc:UseCase)
WITH max(toInteger(replace(uc.id, 'UC-', ''))) AS maxNum
RETURN 'UC-' + apoc.text.lpad(toString(coalesce(maxNum, 0) + 1), 3, '0') AS nextId
// Next Requirement ID
MATCH (rq:Requirement)
WITH max(toInteger(replace(rq.id, 'RQ-', ''))) AS maxNum
RETURN 'RQ-' + apoc.text.lpad(toString(coalesce(maxNum, 0) + 1), 3, '0') AS nextId

Command: stories

Purpose

Create a UseCase registry by reading the BA automation scope from Neo4j. Each WorkflowStep with stereotype "Автоматизируется" that has no AUTOMATES_AS edge becomes a UC candidate.

Workflow

+------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+
| Phase 1          |     | Phase 2          |     | Phase 3          |     | Phase 4          |
| Read BA Scope    |---->| Propose UC       |---->| User Confirms    |---->| Write UC Nodes   |
|                  |     | Candidates       |     |                  |     | + Edges           |
+------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+     +------------------+

Do not proceed to the next phase without explicit user confirmation.


Phase 1: Read BA Automation Scope

1.1 Query uncovered automation steps
// Find WorkflowSteps marked for automation that have no UC yet
MATCH (bp:BusinessProcess)-[:HAS_STEP]->(ws:WorkflowStep {stereotype: "Автоматизируется"})
WHERE NOT (ws)-[:AUTOMATES_AS]->(:UseCase)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:PERFORMED_BY]->(br:BusinessRole)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:READS]->(re:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:PRODUCES]->(pe:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:MODIFIES]->(me:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (pg:ProcessGroup)-[:CONTAINS]->(bp)
RETURN ws.id AS ws_id,
       ws.function_name AS ws_function,
       ws.description AS ws_description,
       bp.id AS bp_id,
       bp.name AS bp_name,
       pg.id AS pg_id,
       pg.name AS pg_name,
       collect(DISTINCT br.full_name) AS performers,
       collect(DISTINCT re.name) AS reads_entities,
       collect(DISTINCT pe.name) AS produces_entities,
       collect(DISTINCT me.name) AS modifies_entities
ORDER BY bp.id, ws.id
1.2 Query existing modules
// Get existing modules (for CONTAINS_UC placement)
MATCH (m:Module)
OPTIONAL MATCH (m)-[:CONTAINS_UC]->(uc:UseCase)
RETURN m.id AS module_id, m.name AS module_name,
       count(uc) AS uc_count
ORDER BY m.id
1.3 Query existing system roles
// Get existing SystemRoles mapped from BA
MATCH (sr:SystemRole)
OPTIONAL MATCH (br:BusinessRole)-[:MAPPED_TO]->(sr)
RETURN sr.id AS sr_id, sr.name AS sr_name,
       collect(br.full_name) AS ba_roles
ORDER BY sr.id

If no uncovered steps found, report:

All WorkflowSteps with stereotype "Автоматизируется" already have AUTOMATES_AS edges. No new UC candidates. Run /nacl-sa-uc list to see existing UCs.


Phase 2: Propose UC Candidates

For each uncovered WorkflowStep, propose a UC candidate.

Rules for UC proposal:

  1. One WorkflowStep maps to one UseCase (1:1 default).
  2. If multiple steps are closely related (same performer, same entity, sequential), propose merging them into one UC and note the reasoning.
  3. Determine the actor from performers (the BA role). Match to an existing SystemRole if available.
  4. Determine priority based on process group priority or BA context.
  5. Propose a module assignment from existing modules or suggest a new one.

Present to user:

UC candidates from BA automation scope:

| # | UC ID | Name (proposed) | Actor | BA Step | Module | Priority |
|---|-------|-----------------|-------|---------|--------|----------|
| 1 | UC-{NNN} | {Name} | {Role} | {ws_id}: {function} | {module} | MVP / Post-MVP |
| 2 | UC-{NNN} | {Name} | {Role} | {ws_id}: {function} | {module} | MVP / Post-MVP |

Related BA entities: {entity list}
Proposed merges: {if any}

Questions:
1. Confirm the UC candidates list?
2. Merge or split any UCs?
3. Correct any actors or modules?
4. Correct priorities?

Phase 3: User Confirmation

Wait for user to confirm or modify the candidate list. Apply corrections and re-present if needed.


Phase 4: Write UC Nodes and Edges

For each confirmed UC candidate, execute the following Cypher statements.

4.1 Create UseCase node
MERGE (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
SET uc.name = $name,
    uc.actor = $actor,
    uc.priority = $priority,
    uc.user_story = $userStory,
    uc.acceptance_criteria = $acceptanceCriteria,
    uc.has_ui = $hasUi,
    uc.status = 'identified',
    uc.detail_status = 'not_started',
    uc.created = datetime(),
    uc.updated = datetime()
RETURN uc.id AS id, uc.name AS name

Parameters:

  • $ucId --- e.g. "UC-101"
  • $name --- UC name, e.g. "Создать заказ"
  • $actor --- SystemRole name
  • $priority --- "MVP" | "Post-MVP" | "Nice-to-have"
  • $userStory --- e.g. "As a [role], I want [action] so that [value]". Generate from UC name and actor.
  • $acceptanceCriteria --- list of acceptance criteria strings, e.g. ["Given X, When Y, Then Z", ...]. Derive from BA step context.
  • $hasUi --- boolean. true if this UC will have at least one user-facing form (the default for interactive UCs); false for backend-only UCs (cron jobs, webhook handlers, background workers, system-to-system flows). The validator's L5.1 check uses this flag to skip UCs that legitimately have no USES_FORM edge. If you forget to set it during creation, nacl-sa-flags backfill-all will derive it from the presence of USES_FORM after the fact, but setting it explicitly here is preferred — it carries the original design intent rather than reading state back.
4.2 Create AUTOMATES_AS edge (WorkflowStep to UseCase)
MATCH (ws:WorkflowStep {id: $wsId})
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MERGE (ws)-[:AUTOMATES_AS]->(uc)
RETURN ws.id AS ws_id, uc.id AS uc_id

This is the CRITICAL traceability edge linking BA to SA.

4.3 Create CONTAINS_UC edge (Module to UseCase)
MATCH (m:Module {id: $moduleId})
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MERGE (m)-[:CONTAINS_UC]->(uc)
RETURN m.id AS module_id, uc.id AS uc_id
4.4 Create ACTOR edge (UseCase to SystemRole)

After creating each UseCase, create the ACTOR edge to the appropriate SystemRole:

MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId}), (sr:SystemRole {name: $roleName})
MERGE (uc)-[:ACTOR]->(sr)
RETURN uc.id AS uc_id, sr.id AS sr_id

If the actor is "ИТ-система" or similar system actor, link to SystemRole "SystemBot" (or create it if needed):

MERGE (sr:SystemRole {name: 'SystemBot'})
ON CREATE SET sr.id = 'SR-SystemBot', sr.description = 'Automated system actor', sr.created = datetime()
WITH sr
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MERGE (uc)-[:ACTOR]->(sr)
RETURN uc.id AS uc_id, sr.id AS sr_id
4.5 Create DEPENDS_ON edges between UCs

Analyze UC candidates for dependencies based on:

  • Entity flow: if UC-A creates an entity that UC-B reads, UC-B depends on UC-A
  • Process order: if BA steps are sequential (NEXT_STEP chain), later UC depends on earlier UC
  • Explicit user input from Phase 3

For each dependency:

MATCH (uc1:UseCase {id: $ucId}), (uc2:UseCase {id: $dependsOnUcId})
MERGE (uc1)-[:DEPENDS_ON]->(uc2)
RETURN uc1.id AS uc_id, uc2.id AS depends_on
4.6 Report

After all writes, present summary:

Created {N} UseCase nodes:

| UC ID | Name | Actor | BA Step | Module | Status |
|-------|------|-------|---------|--------|--------|
| UC-101 | ... | ... | BP-001-S03 | mod-orders | identified |

Edges created:
- {N} AUTOMATES_AS (WorkflowStep -> UseCase)
- {N} CONTAINS_UC (Module -> UseCase)
- {N} ACTOR (UseCase -> SystemRole)

Next: run `/nacl-sa-uc detail UC-101` to detail each UC.

Command: detail

Purpose

Detail a specific UseCase by creating its full subgraph: ActivitySteps, Forms, FormFields, Requirements, and all connecting edges. This is the most complex operation in the SA layer.

Parameters

  • <UC-ID> --- UseCase ID (e.g. UC-101)

Workflow

+----------+     +----------+     +----------+     +----------+     +-------------+     +----------+
| Phase 1  |     | Phase 2  |     | Phase 3  |     | Phase 4  |     | Phase 4.5   |     | Phase 5  |
| Read UC +|---->| Activity |---->| Forms +  |---->| Require- |---->| Runtime     |---->| Valid.+  |
| BA Ctx   |     | Steps    |     | Domain   |     | ments    |     | Contract    |     | Report   |
+----------+     +----------+     +----------+     +----------+     +-------------+     +----------+

Do not proceed to the next phase without explicit user confirmation.

Phase 4.5 (Runtime Contract) is MANDATORY for any UC with queue, workflow, long-running, async-provider, or recoverable characteristics. See the Phase 4.5 section below for the decision tree, required fields, and worked examples. UCs that fail the decision tree skip Phase 4.5 and proceed straight to Phase 5 with runtime_contract: not_required recorded on the UC node.


Phase 1: Read UC and BA Context

1.1 Read the UseCase node
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
OPTIONAL MATCH (uc)-[:ACTOR]->(sr:SystemRole)
OPTIONAL MATCH (m:Module)-[:CONTAINS_UC]->(uc)
RETURN uc, sr.name AS actor, m.id AS module_id, m.name AS module_name

If no UseCase found, stop:

UseCase {UC-ID} not found in graph. Run /nacl-sa-uc stories first to create UC nodes, or /nacl-sa-uc list to see existing UCs.

1.2 Read BA context via AUTOMATES_AS
MATCH (ws:WorkflowStep)-[:AUTOMATES_AS]->(uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
OPTIONAL MATCH (bp:BusinessProcess)-[:HAS_STEP]->(ws)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:PERFORMED_BY]->(br:BusinessRole)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:READS]->(re:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:PRODUCES]->(pe:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:MODIFIES]->(me:BusinessEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (re)-[:HAS_ATTRIBUTE]->(rea:EntityAttribute)
OPTIONAL MATCH (pe)-[:HAS_ATTRIBUTE]->(pea:EntityAttribute)
OPTIONAL MATCH (me)-[:HAS_ATTRIBUTE]->(mea:EntityAttribute)
RETURN ws.id AS ws_id,
       ws.function_name AS ws_function,
       ws.description AS ws_description,
       bp.id AS bp_id,
       bp.name AS bp_name,
       collect(DISTINCT br.full_name) AS ba_performers,
       collect(DISTINCT {id: re.id, name: re.name}) AS reads_entities,
       collect(DISTINCT {id: pe.id, name: pe.name}) AS produces_entities,
       collect(DISTINCT {id: me.id, name: me.name}) AS modifies_entities,
       collect(DISTINCT {entity: re.name, attr: rea.name}) AS read_attributes,
       collect(DISTINCT {entity: pe.name, attr: pea.name}) AS produced_attributes,
       collect(DISTINCT {entity: me.name, attr: mea.name}) AS modified_attributes
1.3 Read related BA business rules
MATCH (ws:WorkflowStep)-[:AUTOMATES_AS]->(uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MATCH (bp:BusinessProcess)-[:HAS_STEP]->(ws)
OPTIONAL MATCH (brq:BusinessRule)-[:APPLIES_IN]->(bp)
RETURN brq.id AS rule_id, brq.name AS rule_name, brq.description AS rule_description
1.4 Read existing domain model for related entities
MATCH (ws:WorkflowStep)-[:AUTOMATES_AS]->(uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
OPTIONAL MATCH (ws)-[:READS|PRODUCES|MODIFIES]->(be:BusinessEntity)-[:REALIZED_AS]->(de:DomainEntity)
OPTIONAL MATCH (de)-[:HAS_ATTRIBUTE]->(da:DomainAttribute)
RETURN de.id AS de_id, de.name AS de_name,
       collect(DISTINCT {id: da.id, name: da.name, data_type: da.data_type}) AS attributes
1.5 Check existing detail (idempotency)
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
OPTIONAL MATCH (uc)-[:HAS_STEP]->(as_step:ActivityStep)
OPTIONAL MATCH (uc)-[:USES_FORM]->(f:Form)
OPTIONAL MATCH (uc)-[:HAS_REQUIREMENT]->(rq:Requirement)
RETURN count(as_step) AS step_count,
       count(f) AS form_count,
       count(rq) AS req_count

If the UC already has steps/forms/requirements, warn:

UC {UC-ID} already has {N} steps, {M} forms, {K} requirements. Re-running detail will MERGE (update existing, add new). Confirm to proceed?

1.6 Present BA context to user
BA context for {UC-ID} ({uc.name}):

  Actor: {actor}
  Module: {module_name}
  BA Process: {bp_id} --- {bp_name}
  BA Step: {ws_id} --- {ws_function}
  BA Entities (reads): {list}
  BA Entities (produces): {list}
  BA Entities (modifies): {list}
  BA Rules: {list of BRQ}
  Domain Entities (realized): {list of DE with attributes}

This context will be used to build the Activity Diagram and Requirements.
Confirm to proceed with Phase 2?

Phase 2: Activity Steps

2.1 Design the activity diagram

Based on BA context, propose a sequence of ActivitySteps.

Rules:

  • Maximum 10 steps per UC
  • Each step is either User type (user action) or System type (system action)
  • Steps describe WHAT happens, not HOW (no field-level detail in step text)
  • Each step that involves data entry/display must reference a Form
  • Steps should cover all acceptance criteria from the UC

Present to user:

Proposed Activity Steps for {UC-ID}:

| # | Step ID | Type | Description | Form (if any) |
|---|---------|------|-------------|----------------|
| 1 | {UC}-AS01 | User | Открывает форму создания заказа | FORM-OrderCreate |
| 2 | {UC}-AS02 | User | Заполняет данные заказа | FORM-OrderCreate |
| 3 | {UC}-AS03 | System | Валидирует введённые данные | --- |
| 4 | {UC}-AS04 | System | Сохраняет заказ | --- |
| 5 | {UC}-AS05 | System | Отображает подтверждение | FORM-OrderConfirm |

Alternative scenarios:
- ALT-1: Validation fails at step 3 -> System shows errors, return to step 2
- ALT-2: User cancels at step 2 -> System discards, return to list

Confirm or modify?
2.2 Write ActivityStep nodes

For each confirmed step:

MERGE (as:ActivityStep {id: $stepId})
SET as.description = $description,
    as.actor = $actor,
    as.order = $order,
    as.form_ref = $formRef,
    as.updated = datetime()
RETURN as.id AS id

Parameters:

  • $stepId --- e.g. "UC-101-AS01"
  • $description --- e.g. "Открывает форму создания заказа"
  • $actor --- one of "User", "System", or unset; classify per frontmatter_v1_sa.py:1098 convention
  • $order --- integer (1, 2, 3, ...)
  • $formRef --- Form ID or null
2.3 Create HAS_STEP edges
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MATCH (as:ActivityStep {id: $stepId})
MERGE (uc)-[:HAS_STEP {order: $order}]->(as)
RETURN uc.id AS uc_id, as.id AS step_id

Phase 3: Forms and Form-Domain Mapping

This phase creates Form and FormField nodes, and the CRITICAL MAPS_TO edges that link UI fields to domain attributes.

3.1 Identify required forms

From Phase 2, collect all unique form_ref values. For each form:

  1. Check if it already exists in the graph.
  2. If not, create it.
  3. Determine fields based on BA entity attributes and the step's purpose.
3.2 Check existing forms
MATCH (f:Form {id: $formId})
OPTIONAL MATCH (f)-[:HAS_FIELD]->(ff:FormField)
RETURN f.id AS form_id, f.name AS form_name,
       collect({id: ff.id, name: ff.name, label: ff.label, field_type: ff.field_type}) AS fields
3.3 Create Form node
MERGE (f:Form {id: $formId})
SET f.name = $formName,
    f.description = $description,
    f.updated = datetime()
RETURN f.id AS id

Parameters:

  • $formId --- e.g. "FORM-OrderCreate"
  • $formName --- e.g. "Создание заказа"
  • $description --- e.g. "Форма создания нового заказа"
3.4 Create USES_FORM edge
MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})
MATCH (f:Form {id: $formId})
MERGE (uc)-[:USES_FORM]->(f)
RETURN uc.id AS uc_id, f.id AS form_id
3.5 Design form fields

For each form, propose fields based on BA entity attributes. Present to user:

Form: {FORM-ID} ({form_name})

| # | Field ID | Label | Type | Domain Mapping |
|---|----------|-------|------|----------------|
| 1 | {FORM}-F01 | Дата заказа | date | Order.orderDate |
| 2 | {FORM}-F02 | Клиент | select | Order.client |
| 3 | {FORM}-F03 | Сумма | number | Order.totalAmount |
| 4 | {FORM}-F04 | Комментарий | textarea | Order.comment |

Domain Mapping legend:
  {DomainEntity.DomainAttribute} -> the MAPS_TO target

Confirm or modify?

Rules for field design:

  • Every Data field MUST have a MAPS_TO target (DomainAttribute)
  • Functional fields (buttons) do NOT get MAPS_TO
  • Visual fields (headers, dividers) do NOT get MAPS_TO
  • Field types: text, textarea, number, date, datetime, select, multiselect, checkbox, file, button, header, divider
3.6 Create FormField nodes
MERGE (ff:FormField {id: $fieldId})
SET ff.name = $name,
    ff.label = $label,
    ff.field_type = $fieldType,
    ff.required = $required,
    ff.order = $order,
    ff.updated = datetime()
RETURN ff.id AS id

Parameters:

  • $fieldId --- e.g. "FORM-OrderCreate-F01"
  • $name --- e.g. "orderDate"
  • $label --- e.g. "Дата заказа"
  • $fieldType --- e.g. "date"
  • $required --- boolean
  • $order --- integer
3.7 Create HAS_FIELD edges
MATCH (f:Form {id: $formId})
MATCH (ff:FormField {id: $fieldId})
MERGE (f)-[:HAS_FIELD]->(ff)
RETURN f.id AS form_id, ff.id AS field_id
3.8 Create MAPS_TO edges (CRITICAL traceability)

This is the most important edge in the SA layer. It connects a UI form field to a domain attribute, ensuring full data traceability from UI through domain to BA entity.

MATCH (ff:FormField {id: $fieldId})
MATCH (da:DomainAttribute {id: $attrId})
MERGE (ff)-[:MAPS_TO]->(da)
RETURN ff.id AS field_id, da.id AS attr_id

The traceability chain:

WorkflowStep -[AUTOMATES_AS]-> UseCase -[USES_FORM]-> Form -[HAS_FIELD]-> FormField -[MAPS_TO]-> DomainAttribute
                                                                                                        ^
BusinessEntity -[REALIZED_AS]-> DomainEntity -[HAS_ATTRIBUTE]-> DomainAttribute -------------------------+

This chain allows answering: "For this BA workflow step, what UI fields does the user see, and which domain attributes do they map to?"

3.9 Verify MAPS_TO completeness

After creating all fields and mappings, run validation:

MATCH (uc:UseCase {id: $ucId})-[:USES_FORM]->(f:Form)-[:HAS_FIELD]->(ff:FormField)
WHERE ff.field_type IN ['text', 'textarea', 'number', 'date', 'datetime', 'select', 'multiselect', 'checkbox', 'file']
  AND NOT (ff)-[:MAPS_TO]->(:DomainAttribute)
RETURN f.id AS form_id, ff.id AS field_id, ff.name AS field_name, ff.label AS label

If any Data fields lack MAPS_TO, warn:

WARNING: {N} data fields have no MAPS_TO edge. These are data-binding gaps:

  • {field_id}: {label} on form {form_id}

Fix: either add MAPS_TO edges or create missing DomainAttributes (via /nacl-sa-domain).


Phase 4: Requirements

4.1 Derive requirements

Sources for requirements:

  1. BA business rules (from Phase 1.3) --- each BRQ is a requirement candidate
  2. Validation rules --- derived from form fields and domain constraints
  3. Behavioral rules --- derived from activity step logic

Each source already names the artifact the requirement comes from — the BRQ's enforcing step, the constrained field, the governing form. That artifact is the requirement's anchor (REALIZED_BY, written in 4.4). Capture it now in the table while it is in hand; don't reconstruct it later. rq_type is the canonical class and the anchor_kind: behavioral/functional → an ActivityStep, validation → a FormField, interface → a Form (or Screen). (System-wide NFRs are authored in nacl-sa-architect, not here, and stay free-floating.)

Present to user:

Proposed Requirements for {UC-ID}:

| # | RQ ID | Source | Type | Description | Anchor (implementer) |
|---|-------|--------|------|-------------|----------------------|
| 1 | RQ-{NNN} | BRQ-001 | behavioral | {derived from BA rule} | UC-101-AS03 (ActivityStep) |
| 2 | RQ-{NNN} | Validation | validation | {field validation rule} | FORM-OrderCreate-F01 (FormField) |
| 3 | RQ-{NNN} | Behavior | interface | {form-level requirement} | FORM-OrderCreate (Form) |

Confirm or modify? Each requirement must name the step / field / form that realizes it —
the Anchor column is prefilled from this UC's steps and forms (4.4 lookups); correct any
mismatch. A requirement realized by several steps lists each.
4.2 Create Requirement nodes

Shortened here. Read the whole file on GitHub.

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